Significance of Specific characteristic
The concept of Specific characteristic varies across different philosophical systems. In Vaishnavism, it pertains to the unique traits that define mantras and emotional states. Yoga emphasizes traits that distinguish objects within categories. Ayurveda focuses on manifestations of disease in relation to Vata types. Vedanta highlights features absent in Brahman, while Mahayana discusses distinctive attributes that differentiate dharmas and phenomena. In Theravada, Specific characteristic relates to attributes observed for understanding. Science defines it in terms of unique traits influenced by dosa.
Synonyms: Individual property, Unique feature, Particular attribute
In Dutch: Specifieke eigenschap; In Finnish: Erityinen ominaisuus; In Spanish: Caracter铆stica espec铆fica; In German: Besonderes Merkmal; In Malay: Ciri khusus; In Swedish: Specifik egenskap; In French: Caract茅ristique sp茅cifique
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Buddhist concept of 'Specific characteristic'
In Buddhism, "specific characteristics" (svalakshana) denote the unique, defining traits of individual dharmas, providing profound insights into their nature that only Buddhas fully perceive, ultimately leading to the realization of dharmadhatu.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Unique identifiers or attributes that distinguish one entity from another.[1] (2) The unique qualities of all dharmas that the bodhisattva perceives.[2] (3) The unique traits of individual phenomena (bhinnalakshana) that help in understanding their particular distinctions from others.[3] (4) Unique attributes or features that distinguish individual phenomena from one another.[4] (5) Distinctive traits that set apart various entities or phenomena, especially in the context of deep Dharma insights.[5]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) Unique attributes of states that are observed to achieve full-understanding as the known.[6]
Hindu concept of 'Specific characteristic'
In Hinduism, "Specific characteristic" denotes unique traits identifying entities, such as distinct disease manifestations related to Vata, qualities defining mantras, and traits of emotional states, contrasting with the absence of specific qualities in Brahman.
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Traits or features that are absent in Brahman-bliss, highlighting its free nature.[7] (2) A distinct feature that would allow something, like Brahman, to relate to other entities; this is absent in Brahman.[8]
From: Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The special characteristic of Prajna which is that it is conditioned solely by the conditions of cause, without the influence of effect.[9]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The distinct features or qualities that define the nature of the mantra, song, or object being contemplated.[10]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) The unique traits or properties of the vyabhicari-bhavas that differentiate them from other emotional states.[11]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) Specific characteristic is the unique trait that distinguishes an object within a broader category, important for its identification.[12]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Unique manifestations of disease that arise from the different etiological factors affecting the individual types of Vata.[13]